Shiroishi-chō

Getting there

Shiroishi is directly accessible on the Tohoku Shinkansen via Shiroishi-Zao Station. From Tokyo, it can be reached in less than 2 hours.

See

1 Shiroishi Castle. (updated Jan 2025) 2 Miyagi Zao Fox Village (キツネ Miyagi Zaō Kitsune-mura). (updated Jan 2025)

Do

1 Miyagi Zao Shiroishi Ski Resort (みやぎスキー). (updated Jan 2025)

Buy

1 Yajiro Kokeshi Village (こけし). The primary place to purchase Yajiro Kokeshi, they also have a small exhibit about the local kokeshi. Artisans also work here, and they also offer kokeshi-painting opportunities. (updated Jan 2025)

Eat

Shiroishi Umen is a local wheat noodle dish made without oil.

Banya (お や). A katsudon restaurant. (updated Jul 2025) Shiroishi Umen Nakajima (うーめん なかじま). A popular place to eat Shiroishi umen noodles. (updated Jul 2025)

Sleep

Venezian Hotel Shiroishi Zao (ベネシアンホテル). (updated Jul 2025) Pacific Hotel Shiroishi (パシフィックホテル). (updated Jul 2025)

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